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Bachelor of Arts in General Studies

Concordia University of Edmonton

Canada,Alberta

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48 Months

Duration

CAD 17,826/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 100

Application Fee

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Canada, Alberta

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1921

Total Students: 2,333 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

7128 Ada Blvd NW, Edmonton, AB T5B 4E4, Canada

Overview
Key Facts
Fees & Funding
Admission Requirements
Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Bachelor of Arts in General Studies

Program Overview

Concordia University offers students a four yearlong bachelor of arts program in General Studies. Under this program students can complete a double concentration of their majors instead of deciding between two majors. This way they study fewer courses in each area of study. Concordia University is full of highly qualified faculty members who can effectively counsel and educate the students throughout the program. This program is also beneficial to students who are in the middle of a 3-year BA program and want to stay for a fourth year, but do not have the requirements for a 4-year degree in their area of study.

The general studies degree allows students to build on the studies they have already completed and use them as stepping-stones to a respected and rounded degree program. Through this program students demonstrate critical thinking abilities on scholarly discourses within a specific range of disciplines. The Bachelor of Arts in General Studies is a way to bring those diverse subjects into a cohesive degree program.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Application Processing Days

30 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

48 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 100

Tuition Fee

CAD 17,826 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in Concordia University of Edmonton

CAD 11,000 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.0 - 5.5 - With No Band Less Than
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 80
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 54.0
DUOLINGO
- Minimum Overall Score - 105.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School diploma or equivalent,
Five program-specific admission subjects with a minimum overall admission average of 60%

Minimum CGPA Required: 60.00 %

Additional Information

Scholarships

Master’s Academic Excellence Scholarship

Category: Graduate Students, Master level
Value: $2500
Application Deadline: Variable

A $2,500 award to full-time graduate students (Canadian citizens, permanent residents or international students) who are working toward the completion of a master’s degree at Concordia. To be eligible for a Master’s Academic Excellence Scholarship, recipients must:

Be registered full-time in a master’s degree program;
Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.3. A limited number of awards per program are available each year and those with the highest GPA will be selected. Any unused award allocations may be redistributed by the SAC to other eligible programs.
Not be receiving other awards totaling $10,000 or more in the current academic year.
Be registered full-time in the subsequent semester in order to receive payment of the award.

Concordia automatically identifies eligible students. No application required. Students may receive this award only once during their degree program. Students on an approved Leave of Absence may be eligible for a scholarship payment deferral. At the end of Fall term, the Financial Aid and Awards Office will identify eligible recipients and the Scholarship and Awards committee will approve final recipients.

University Entrance Scholarship:

Category: High School
Value: Variable
Application Deadline: There are now two application deadlines:

April 1 – for September start date
August 1 – for January start date

The University Entrance Scholarship program provides guaranteed renewable scholarships to high school students who present a minimum award average of 75%. Scholarships vary in value according to the applicant's award average.

Award Average	Scholarship Value	Value over 4 years
95% or higher	$5,000	$20,000
90% – 94.9%	$3,750	$15,000
85% – 89.9%	$2,000	$8,000
80% – 84.9%	$1,500	$6,000
75% – 79.9%	$1,000	$4,000

The final award average that determines the scholarship amount is calculated on the five academic subjects including English and the four highest eligible courses for your program from Groups A, B, or C (see Table 3.2.1.A). Note: For students admitted using a Group D course, an award calculation using eligible courses from Group A, B, or C will be used to determine eligibility.

Program	Program Courses used for Entrance Scholarship Calculations
Bachelor of Arts	English Language Arts 30-1, four subjects from Group A, B and/or C. A maximum of two Group B subjects. Two courses from the same second language cannot be used to meet more than one Group A subject requirement. (see table 3.2.1A Classification of Alberta Grade 12 subjects)
Bachelor of Science	English Language Arts 30-1; Mathematics 30-1 or Mathematics 30-2; two subjects from Group C; one subject from Group A, B or C (see table 3.2.1A Classification of Alberta Grade 12 subjects)
Bachelor of Management	English Language Arts 30-1; Mathematics 30-1 or Mathematics 30-2; three subjects from Groups A, B or C. A maximum of one subject from Group B may be presented (see table 3.2.1A Classification of Alberta Grade 12 subjects)
Bachelor of Management & Bachelor of Science in Chemistry Dual Degrees Program	English Language Arts 30-1; Mathematics 30-1 or Mathematics 30-2; two subjects from Group C; one subject from Group A, B or C (see table 3.2.1A Classification of Alberta Grade 12 subjects)

To become eligible for University Entrance Scholarships, applicants must be:

entering their first-year of post-secondary study directly from high school. Concordia will also consider applicants who have:
1. taken time off between high school and post-secondary studies
2. completed university-level credits while in high school.
3. attended a non-accredited program at a post-secondary institution and earned 9 or less transfer credits (e.g. bible school).Applicants who enrolled in a post-secondary institution after the completion of high school are not eligible.
enrolled in a degree program in Arts, Management or Science.
registered in a minimum of 80% of a full-course load (12 credits) in each semester. Recipients whose registration drops below the required 80% minimum will immediately forfeit their scholarship.

How do I apply?

There is no separate application required. Concordia identifies eligible students through the admission process, choosing from those who submit their admission Application Forms and final (interim) high school transcripts before the appropriate deadline. Eligible scholarship recipients are sent a preliminary scholarship offer notification letter.

How do I renew my scholarship?

To renew scholarships in subsequent years, students must:

Be registered in a minimum 80% of a full-course load (12 credits) in each subsequent semester.
Maintain a minimum overall GPA of 3.2 for all scholarships valued below $3,750 or a minimum GPA of 3.5 for scholarships valued $3,750 or greater during the fall and winter semesters for the September intake, or the winter and subsequent fall semester for the January intake. Courses completed in Spring and Summer Sessions are not included in the GPA calculation.

The renewal period shall not exceed the length of the student’s degree program. Students who lose their scholarship entitlement due to reduced course load or low GPA may have their scholarship reinstated following an academic period of study that satisfies the registration and GPA requirements. However, their eligibility period will not be extended.

Student Visa For Canada

Any student who wishes to study in Canada requires a student visa. Some of the essential information for the application process is given below.

When Should I Apply?

4 to 6 months

Ideally, one should apply for the study permit at least 4 to 6 months before the commencement of your course/program.

Bank Account

No Need!

There is no need for a blocked bank account to apply for a student visa to Canada.

Duration of visa

Course Duration + 3 Months

The student visa is valid for the entire period of your course plus three months.

Time to Wait for Visa

35 Days

It takes time. It might take up to 35 days post your interview for the application process to complete and for you to finally receive your visa.

Appointment

Required

It varies from applicant to applicant, but one may have to take part in one or two visa appointments, namely a medical examination and a visa interview.

How you can apply

Application Process

An applicant can either apply online or offline by visiting a visa application centre and submitting their documents. After the analysis of your application, you might be called for an interview.

Fee

Visa Fee

The visa application fee for Canada is CAD 150.

Minimum Funds

833 CAD, 917 CAD

You require a minimum monthly amount to be deposited into your account to prove that you can sustain yourself while studying in Canada. If you are studying in Quebec, you need to have a monthly minimum of CAD 917, and if you are studying in a province except for Quebec, you need to have a minimum of CAD 833 per month.

Any other expenses

Required

You will have to pay a medical examination fee and a visa application service fee to the tune of CAD 15 if you visit a visa application centre to apply for your visa.

Medical Examination

Required

One has to undergo a series of medical examinations to be deemed fit for a student visa of Canada. The tests mostly include blood and urine tests, chest x-rays and other organ checkups.

Language Skills

Not Required

one doesn’t need to prove their language skills in applying for a Canadian Visa.

Disclaimer: The information provided about the work permit is true and complete to the best of our knowledge. All recommendations are made without any guarantee on the part of the author or the publisher. The author and the publisher, therefore, disclaim any liability in connection to and with the use of this information.

Work Permit

PGWP

Students who wish to work in Canada require a work permit to do so. A student in Canada can work part-time during the course of his studies and full-time during holidays and semester breaks and post the completion of their course/program.

Rules for getting a part-time work visa in Canada

You can also work part-time on campus at your university.

Work Permit

Duration

Your part-time work permit will be valid for as long as you have a valid study permit.

Working Hours

20 Hours/Week

As a full-time student, you can work for a maximum of 20 hours a week. However, you can work full- time during holidays and breaks.

Documents Required

List

To apply for a work permit, you will need a study permit that mentions that you are allowed to work part-time on campus.

Social Insurance Number

Study Permit

You will need a Social Insurance Number (SIN) to Service Canada. if you wish to work in Canada during the course of your studies. To apply for the same, you need a valid study permit, and you should be a full- time student at a recognized university.

You can work part-time off-campus if you are studying in the Quebec province.

Duration of Work Permit

Your part-time work permit will be valid for as long as you have a valid study permit.

Work Hours

As a full-time student, you can work for a maximum of 20 hours a week. However, you can work full- time during holidays and breaks.

Documents Required

To apply for a work permit, you will need a study permit that mentions that you are allowed to work part-time on campus.

Social Insurance Number

You will need a Social Insurance Number (SIN) to Service Canada if you wish to work in Canada during the course of your studies. To apply for the same, you need a valid study permit, and you should be a full- time student at a recognized university.

Working after completing your course

In Canada, you will need a work permit to get a full-time job in Canada after finishing your studies. You chose a work permit like the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) if you wish to stay back in Canada and work full-time.

Visit Government of Canada Website for more detail

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)

The Post- Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) allows you to work for three years in Canada if you have completed a two years degree or more.

Application

how can i apply

You can either apply online or download the form and mail the application along with the required documents. Pay your fee and then wait for the decision to come.

Application Documents Required

List

To apply for the work visa, you need a degree from a recognized and accredited Canadian University along with an intention to stay and work in Canada only temporarily.

When to Apply?

One can apply for the full-time work permit in the first three months post the completion of their course during which the study permit is still valid.

How long does it take?

90 days

You will have to wait for 90 days for the decision on your work permit.

Duration

3 Years

The work permit is valid for 3 years if you have completed a two years degree program or more.

Fees

CAD 255

The fee for the work permit is CAD 255 plus the holder fee and the work permit processing fee.

Monthly Wages

CAD 1,600

An applicant is guaranteed a minimum salary of CAD 1,600 per month while working in Canada. This amount though varies on the job and the province you are working in.

Work Hours

No Limit

There is no maximum limit, and you can work for as many hours as you want on the full-time work permit.

Required Documents

List

To apply for the work visa, you will need the following documents:

Forms: IMM 5710, IMM 5476 and IMM 5475;
Graduation Proof
Proof of payment of work permit fees
Copies of your travel and identification documents, passport pages and current immigration document.

Till a decision is made on your work visa, you can continue to work full time. All you need to have is your completed degree, should have applied for the permit before the expiry of your study permit and you should be allowed to work off-campus.

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Disclaimer

The information provided about the work permit is true and complete to the best of our knowledge. All recommendations are made without any guarantee on the part of the author or the publisher. The author and the publisher, therefore, disclaim any liability in connection to and with the use of this information.